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How do you spell Artificial?

Correct spelling

artificial

ARTIFIC + IAL. Two I's.

Why is artificial spelled this way?

From Latin artificialis, of or belonging to art. ARS (art) + FACERE (to make). Something artificial is made by human art — crafted, not grown.

Common misspellings of artificial

artificalartifitialartificailartifisial

Example

The flowers were artificial but looked real.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "artificial". ARTIFIC + IAL. Two I's.
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